Monday, September 17, 2012

J. Crew Colorblock Check Mini and Tippi Sweater

I hope everyone enjoyed their weekends! My husband and I met up with some friends for drinks at Town Square Mall, so I tailored the night to include a quick stop at J. Crew before the get together. Both items above were a no. I did purchase the perfect shirt in mini-gingham in a blue print. The in-store sale price is $39.99.

colorblock check mini The houndstooth print is adorable. However, I do not have many items in my closet that I can pair it with. I might consider picking this up on sale for $30 or less. Maybe by then I will have some tops to match.

tippi sweater I was on my way to the fitting room when I spotted this sweater on a mannequin. I was quickly attracted the the color. Despite being such a basic sweater, I was ready to by this at its current full price because I knew I would wear it nearly every week. But when I did my tag check and saw dry clean only, it was a definite no. Does anyone own a tippi sweater and successfully launder it themselves?

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I never tried yet but I asked Cher (afashiondeliberation.blogspot.com) how she washes Tippi via Twitter and she kindly answered. She washes her Tippi with washing machine (with laundry bag ete)! I'll check her comment again (I took note but cannot find one now) and let you know in detail.

I have quite a few Tippi sweaters and have washed them all in the washing machine (hand wash cycle, laundry bag, cold water, Woolite) and laid flat to dry and they are totally fine. I will warn that they shrink about 1/2 a size after you wash them, though - merino wool tends to do that.